Retinal detachment Tractional retinal detachment Tractional retinal detachment can be seen in the context of diseases that induce a fibrovascular response, e.g. diabetes or conditions associated with abnormal vitreoretinal adhesions. This can be in the posterior pole and the retinal periphery A type of retinal detachment arising due to a combination of contracting retinal membranes, abnormal vitreoretinal adhesions, and vitreous changes, in the absence of a full-thickness retinal defect. HP:0007917 UMLS:C1866178